Gainesville
Morning News
Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Georgia is set to host a variety of weekend events from February 21-23, 2025, including festivals, concerts, and theater productions, to engage the community following a cold winter week. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Jim Smith played a pivotal role in developing the Gainesville-Hall County Boys Club into the modern Lanier Boys and Girls Club. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Brenau Avenue in downtown Gainesville will be closed from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28 for stormwater improvements, affecting commuters. AccessWDUN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The driver of the SUV that crashed last weekend, resulting in serious injury to an East Hall High School basketball player, faces four traffic charges. 97.5 Glory
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A lawsuit has been filed against a deceased Gainesville attorney for not returning over $1.5 million in unearned legal fees to former clients. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Two Gainesville residents were arrested for trafficking marijuana and possessing multiple other drugs following a traffic stop. AccessWDUN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Republicans start the process towards the state GOP convention with precinct caucuses in Hall County at the Gainesville Civic Center. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The second round of the GHSA basketball playoffs sees intense matchups with 19 area girls' teams vying for Elite 8 spots, following unexpected defeats for top-seeded boys' teams. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Emitt Tracey leads Lanier Christian Academy to a 87-58 victory over Young Americans Christian, advancing them to the GAPPS AA championship game against Creekside Christian. AccessWDUN
- ➤ The Lakeview girls soccer team began their 2025 season with a decisive 10-0 victory over Holy Spirit Prep, featuring standout performances including a hat trick from Kendall Mathis. AccessWDUN
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Pink Floyd Tribute Concert in Gainesville
Interstellar Echoes presents a tribute to Pink Floyd, recreating their iconic sound and visuals with meticulous attention to detail.
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Dan Tyminski in Concert
Renowned bluegrass artist Dan Tyminski will perform live at Boot Barn Hall in Gainesville.
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Dempsey Dash 5K and 1K Fun Run
The Dempsey Dash offers a 5K and 1K Fun Run, with proceeds supporting the Wayne W. Dempsey Endowed Scholarship Fund at Brenau University.
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Gainesville Chicken Chase Scavenger Hunt
Participants will explore Gainesville's downtown area on a self-guided scavenger hunt, solving riddles and uncovering historical landmarks and hidden gems.
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Afterhours Genealogy Research at Hall County Library
An afterhours event for genealogy enthusiasts to research their family history in a library setting, with pre-registration required.
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That Arena Rock Show Concert in Gainesville
That Arena Rock Show delivers a theatrical tribute to classic rock, showcasing anthems from legendary 70s and 80s artists like Led Zeppelin and Guns N' Roses.
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Josh Ward Live in Gainesville
Country music artist Josh Ward will perform live, showcasing his new album with heartfelt ballads and dance tunes at Boot Barn Hall.
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The Little Mermaid Ballet
Experience a captivating ballet adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, set in an enchanting underwater world.
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Fourth Annual John Ferriss Regatta at Lake Lanier Olympic Park
The John Ferriss Regatta is an annual rowing competition that invites college teams to compete at the historic Lake Lanier Olympic Park, a previous site of the 1996 Olympics.
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